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NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT VOLUME XXXIII' ISSUE 15 WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2009 Majors Powershift 2009: Fair: Majorly Students Storm D.C. For Change BEN EAGLE Important? EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

NORA SWENSON The timing could not have STAFF WRITER been more perfect. The momentum began with With midterms and a State of the Union Address in spring break approaching, which President Obama out- determining a major is not lined how important renew- likely to be on the top of able energies are to America's the underclassmen's list status as a leading nation. of priorities. Nevertheless, It picked up more speed for those with the more when Obama outlined a budget punctual personae, there that called for over $150 bil- was a Majors Fair that took lion earmarked for renewable place Monday, February 23, energy. Arid the movement from 3-5 PM in Cro's 1962 reached critical mass when room. over 11,000 people swooped The event was spon- down on Washington D.C.to sored by the SGAChair of demonstrate their support Photo By Tyler Dunham Academic Affairs and the for green energy by attending ershift" from "a nation full of ideas;' LlNCC co-chair Dana consumption, but rather a Student Advisory Boards Powershift 2009. sheep ...into bulldogs." Zichlin said. need to reduce consumption in with bear paw print paper The conference began Friday The highlight of the eve- Zichlindrew a distinction general. cut-outs helped guide night in a wash of optimism. ning for many was Van Jones, between two types of speakers, The second day of Power- students to the 1962 room, Keynote speakers like EPA leader of Green For All. "Your those who outlined the prob- shift was marked by a more where tables throughout leader Lisa Jackson, now in generation was born to save lems affecting us in detail, and ominous tone. "The growth the room enabled students possession" of the largest bud- this whole planet;' Jones said those who offered solutions for in Powershift attendees has to get a glimpse of each get in EPA history, encouraged addressing the crowd of eager those problems. reflected the growth in the of the over fifty majors students to get involved. Ross students and activists. One of the solutions Jones [environmental movement]," offered at Connecticut Col- "Rocky" Anderson, the former "I think I enjoyed his the offered was a different view on Professor Dorsey from Dart- lege. mayor of Salt Lake City, told most, because he didn't just consumption. He said it was mouth College said in a panel Throughout the day, students we are here to "Pow- say stand up. He gave us new not the need to shift to green numbers of curious un- SlOEPOWERSHIFT PAGE 4 derclassmen filed into the fair skimming the rows of tables that represented Conn Students Attend Northeast each major. Upperclassmen and a few professors could be seen answering questions, handing out flyers, Real Food Summit or especially, force-feeding candies to prospective SAMANTHA HERNDON up and expanding campus of fresh food in dining halls, said Boston College junior, majors. Some of the most STAFF WRITER gardens. more campus gardens, or more Julia Gabbert. "We as young notable tables included Overall, the connections critical food-related curricula, people are thrilled to heed the "Nat everyone is a farmer, anthropology, with real made and ideas exchanged they are all demanding that call of our new President, and but we all have one thing in archaeological artifacts with like-minded students their schools invest in healthy, get involved on our campuses common: food, In essence, we gracing their table, and from the Northeast made community-based, fair, and and 'inour communities." are all food advocates," said geophysics, where one the trip well worth it;' wrote environmentally sound food Students at the North- Karen Washington, community could even perform an ex- Sprout! Co-President Eric for all:' Extensive planning east Summit joined nearly gardens activist in the Bronx, periment, which involved Dooley-Feldman '09. was required for the 3-day a thousand other students NYC. compressing a balloon in A wide variety of the work- conference, but the planning participating in a total offive This idea permeated the dry ice and then shattering shops and speaker panels were committee was greater than regional summits concur- Northeast Real Food Summit: it a few seconds later. offered in the Summit's three or equal to the task. Some, like rently organized by a national that because everyone must Some students com- sessions. The events included Hampshire senior Graham J, campaign called the "Real Food eat, each 'of usmakes a choice plained that the event was an inspiring tour of the Hamp- had little organizing experi- Challenge;' which is a project with every bite of what sort held at a time that con- shire College farm, which ence - they simply learned as of The Food Project, the Cali- of food system to support, flicted with late afternoon includes its own chicken, dairy they went. fornia Student Sustainability industrial or local, institutional class or sport's practice. cows and even guard llamas. Speakers challenged at- Coalition and their partners. A or Especially when it comes DIY. The conference's organizers tendees to make the move- special step beat kicked off the to something as "major"as Held at University of Mas- describe it as a convergence ment more inclusive, both in conference, to increase the at- sachusetts at Amherst Feb- majors.the general con- of new ideas, a hotbed for diversity of those involved and tendees' enthusiasm at the ear- ruary 20-22, the conference sensus was that the event eco-activism, and an effort in the focus of gardeners and ly morning start to Saturday's was attended by eight camels should last longer than two to bring new members into food buyers. programming. As the room full hours. from Sprout!, Conn's very own the Real Foods movement. "Does it matter if an heir- of food activists young and old organic gardening club. There, If you missed the event Mostly Hampshire and UMass loom tomato is local and or- stood up, stomped their feet they had the opportunity to and still have no idea what students, Real Foods organiz- ganic if it was harvested with and clapped their hands, the learn about how to be better /, to major in, upperclassmen ers hosted "over 300 college slave labor?" Marc Rodrigues, summit organizers beamed. gardeners, consumers, real I suggested taking numer- and high school students from Coordinator of the Student/ "Every movement needs a food supporting students and ous classes that fulfill your more than .60 northeastern Farmworker Alliance, asked rhythm;' one said, and the political activists. General Education require- schools to learn, network and students, quoting Fast Food Real Food movement certainly "Topics covered were steps ments, or to speak with ad- strategize around food justice. Nation author. Eric Schlosser. found theirs in Amherst and to bringing more local food to visory board chairs to hear Students came from diverse The importance of this across the country. our dining halls, finding sus- from enthusiastic students backgrounds, including rural political moment in America The organic gardening club tainability within bureaucracy, on what makes their major state universities and com- was keenly felt at the confer- meets at 9:30 PM Monday farm worker rights and setting the best choice. munity colleges, urban high ence. "President Obama has " nights upstairs in Cro. schools and liberal arts colleg- called upon young people take IN THIS ISSUE es. But whether it's in the form a stake in their communities,"

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THE COLLEGE VOICE We want your pictures PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE Letter From The Editor Are you currently enrolled in a photo class? Are you just someone whose al- I Twit, You Tweet ways got their camera with them? The For a young person, I must admit I am slow to adapt to technology. Back when 1was in high school, only college Voice is always looking for pictures, and students could join Facebook, Thus, whenever any of my classmates were accepted to college and received their e- we'd love to have yours. Whether it's' mail address they instantly signed-up for the social network- ing website. pictures of a speaker at an event or just I waited a little while longer before using my @conncoll. edu. Part of it was my unique [see: stupid] form of high those icicles melting outside your wiri- school rebellion, but another part of it was very practical. I knew, that like everybody else, once I was signed up I would dow, send it to us and we'll find probably use it a lot. Idid, and Ido. A new technology that I was introduced to last week has room for it. inspired similar feelings within me: Twitter. This not so new technology has been slowly sweeping the globe by storm. The first reports about aftershocks following the massive earthquake their last year came via Twitter. More recently, the first pictures of that Amsterdam-Turkey plane crash All photos should be came from Twitter. Twits, as they are called, are less-than 140-letter posts that submitted to [email protected] you can make via their websiteja blackberry jor a cellphone. You can use them to say what you are doing now (similar to the Facebook status), to reflect on a contemporary issue or just to say nothing ( a favored tendency of another Twitter- user Shaquille O'Neal). Like Facebook, and every other new technology that is rapidly changing how we interact with the world around us, Twitter is gaining some traction. In addition to the afore- mentioned Mr. O'Neal (aka King ofTwiterroria), several Congressmen and Senators twitted from the State of the Union Address. And here Iam twitting from Powershift. After a week of working with the technology, my feelings are mixed. It's a great resource, but it's also a great pit- MASTER fall. The temptation to twit about what you're doing every second is very palpable, especially if you have a Blackberry. And maybe for the compulsive-twitters we'll need a twitter filter. Until that day though, this flew technology looks like it will With extensive internship programs, real-world experience and a dynamic continue to gain traction. Maybe one day we won't feel so faculty, the Quinnipiac Master of Arts in Teaching (MAn program awkward saying and writing the ridiculous word: Twitter. earns high marks from students and educators alike. And now our MAT program is more affordable than ever, thanks to new incentives that, in exchange for participation in our internships, can waive tuition for most The COLLEGE VOICE of the program. The program is fully accredited by the Connecticut State Box 4970· Office (860) 439-2813 Department of Education and nationally accredited by the National Email: [email protected] Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. .

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) THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS March 4, 2009 3 New Professor Profile: Tristan Borer House- you tell I can't wait for summer JAZMINE HUGHES closely matched my own. And that sense, having students STAFF WRITER now I've been here for almost read the newspaper makes to come back?). She also loves fellows fourteen years. their learning easier, and my libraries, and museums, so we Professor of Government VOICE: How do you think teaching easier. Also, as you've do that in the winter. Announced Tristan Borer is the go-to that a student would describe heard me say many times, VOICE: You're one of the few woman about human rights. anyone of your classes - for there is really no substitute for teachers that teaches Friday for 2009-2010 Having taught classes from The example, GOV113? Do you reading the hard copy of the morning classes. How do you Politics of Refugees to Hu- think you're a hard teacher? A newspaper. I could elaborate think that Thursday night _ man Rights in World Politics, fair teacher? Somewhere in- ten different ways that this is culture affects your ability to SARAH KOSOFSKY Professor Borer clearly cares between? true, and would be happy to teach a Friday class? STAFF WRITER deeply about more than just BORER: I think that de- do so for anyone interested. I BORER: I think it does affect hard power. Read about a pends on the class and on the was very pleased and grateful . it. I felt it morein my freshman This week was an exciting mother, a New York Times students. I'd like to think that to the Office of Student Life last level class than in my upper-di- one for Residential Education enthusiast, and one of the few I'm considered tough but fair. I semester for working with me vision class, to be honest. I tell and Living, as they released teachers who has the cour- think some students view me to increase the number of hard my students in the first week the list of House fellows for age to teach classes on Friday that way. Different classes are -copies of the New York Times that I expect full attendance the 2009-2010 academic year. mornings: more challenging than oth- on campus. on Friday mornings and if they Here is the official list': ers. In terms of work load and VOICE: What has been- your don't think they can meet that theoretical content! my Human most memorable moment in requirement they should con- • Abbey, Skye Ross Rights class is probably the your years at Conn? sider not taking the class. So, • Blackstone, Michael Lenzi hardest, and yet it consistently BORER: From a profes- my students are there, but they • Branford, Ben Gitkind draws the highest enrollment. sional standpoint, there are a aren't always really *there*, • Burdick, Deena Kimmel I regularly get 30 students in few: winning the King Teach- if you know what I mean. • Earth/360, Melanie that class on a Friday after- ing Award was very special.. Class discussion is generally Bender noon. I think there is a lot of Having one of my thesis more subdued, and students • Freeman, Avery Donald student interest in human advisees, Rebecca Hughes, win seem pretty tired. Still; I have • Hamilton, Erin Osborn rights issues. the Oakes and Louise Ames - very much enjoyed both of • Harkness, Mary Fergus VOICE: You fought for the prize for best honors thesis my Friday morning classes • JA, Chris Muscatello availability of more New York is another. Having students this year - my Introduction to • Johnson, Shelly Alminas Times on campus. Why is this write me emails years after International Relations in the • KB, Anna Simonds important to you, and why they have graduated to tell me fall, and South African Politics • Knowlton, Ashier Oldacre should students read the , that they are still reading the this spring. • Lambdin, Rebecca Lu- VOICE: What was your paper? New York Times every day is VOICE: Lastly, who do you kowski journey to becoming a Con- BORER: We have a big always gratif'ying to me. From a think would win in a fight: cur- • Larrabee, Dani Murphy necticut College professor like? emphasis on global citizenship personal standpoint, I inet my rent Secretary-General of the • Lazrus, Richard Abate How did you go to from Texas on this campus. Being aware of husband [the College's Institu- United Nations Ban Ki-Moon, • Morrisson, Jack Knoll to Indiana to Connecticut, of all what is going on in the world tional Researcher john Nugent] French president Nicolas • Park, Anita Kwok places? is important for that. Also, I here at the college, which was Sarkozy, or jacob Zuma, presi- • Plant, Phoebe Bakanas BORER: Well, that's just how think my students understand pretty memorable. dent of the African National • Ridge, Thomas Winstanley the academic career works. I the theoretical content of what VOICE: We, as students, Congress? • Smith, Samantha Mc- went to the University of Texas we are learning in class when have a difficult time picturing BORER: Ban Ki-Moon would Cracking at San Antonio for my under- they can relate it to real world professor's lives outside of try to mediate and negotiate • Windham, Stephanie graduate education, because events. It's one thing to learn the classroom. What are some and end to the conflict. Sarkozy Banim my family was living in San about theories of failed states; things you'd like to do for fun? might try to outlaw any fight • Wright, jennifer Tejada Antonio. I then went to Notre it's another to read in yester- BORER: I have a two year and use repression to stop Dame to get a PhD because day's newspaper that ten UN old daugther, so most of my it, and Zuma would probably Amy Gauthier, the Director there was a professor there peacekeepers were killed in free time is spent with her. bribe his way into winning the of Residential Education and with whom I wanted to work. Somalia. It's one thing to learn She loves the outdoors, so we fight. So my money would be Living, said that there were Then I came to Conn right about refugee protection in spend a lot oftime in the Col- on Zuma. more applicants for the House- after grad school because the the abstract; it's more real to lege's arboretum, and taking fellow positions than last year. government department here students when they read about our Labrador retriever, Phoe- There were about 3B appli- was hiring someone whose displaced people trapped in be, for hikes, and exploring cants for the 22 positions. research and teaching interests Sri Lanka this week. So, in . boardwalks and beaches (can The application process for the position was a thorough one that consisted of three parts: a written application, an interview with a current Winter Semester Sees Increase in Transfer Housefellow and a professional staff member and a group interview, in which candidates Applicants were judged on how well they interacted with their peers. Students that were studying An Inside Look at the Application Process abroad during this semester went through the same process in the fall. DAVID MOSS pleased to find that an unusu- small liberal arts colleges of availability of rooms, as well Candidates were able to STAFF WRITER ally high number of students the northeast. "There's much as the projected size of the select their preference for the applied for admission this less of a rock-throwing culture class. Usually, a Connecticut houses in which they would Each year, more and more semester. While Connecticut at here," says one freshman College class contains 400 to like to be Housefellows, but the students are applying to College usually sees about . who recently transferred into 500 students, a number that ResEd Office matched the can- Connecticut College. This is 40 transfer applications in Connecticut College. "Students the Admissions Office strives didates to their dorms based particularly true for transfer a semester, this semester are more accepting of people's to maintain.' on their strengths, trying to students, who, more than ever/ there were 65, a number that political and personal differ- "Normally we're only able to find the best matches. are leaving their previous col- reflects growing interest in the ences at Conn than they are at admit ten or so transfer stu- In case a Housefellow is un- lege or university to join our college. many other NESCACschools dents," says Ms. Ricker. "This able to take their job next year, New London campus. Many of these students that I've seen." semester we found nineteen . or if they are removed from "These are students who were wooed over from other A recent study posed by the available spots, so were able to the position/ there is a House- have their own particular small, liberal-arts colleges of Admissions Office indicates cater a bit to the rising number fellow waiting list for those ideas of what kind of college the northeast. This begs the that most transfer students of applications." candidates that did not get is right for them," says jes- question: what is so appealing know that they want to leave Students and faculty alike selected for the position. sica Ricker/Associate Director about Conn that makes stu- their school in the first semes- are happy to welcome these Gauthier said that there of Admission. "Often, they dents pack up their bags and ter of freshman year. This ac- fresh faces to campus, for they were some very qualified indi- choose a college for its size, its hop on the next train to New counts for the fact that transfer remind us that Connecticut viduals that were turned away curriculum, its location/ but London? applicants are predominantly College still may-have that New from the jobs. there are one or two aspects On the whole, these students second-semester freshman. It England charm that brought us "We're excited about the staff that they overlook. have found that the compas- also helps explain why ap- all here in the first place. that's been hired, and we are These factors can be impor- sionate student body, the so- plications increased over fifty looking forward to next year," tant enough for a student to cial and academic honor code, percent in the winter semester Gauthier said. decide to leave their school." and the variety of on-campus from the fall semester. Anita Kwok, future Housefel- Ms. Ricker/ who oversaw clubs and organizations are Once applications are in, low of Park, expressed excite- all of the transfer applications among what makes Connecti- the amount of students that ment upon being accepted to for the winter of 2009, was cut College stand out among are admitted is based on the the position next year. "I'm really excited! There are no better words to describe my feel- to communicate and work ings! It had never crossed my things out. I don't think that mind my freshman year that my position as a Housefellow one day I would be a Housefel- will change my friendships. If low, knowing that with this job anything I think that working comes great responsibilities. with my friends will make my I'm so excited to start working job easier." with my peers as well as the Melanie Bender, fu- upcoming Housefellows. They ture Housefellow of Earth are all truly amazing people to House/360 Apartments shares work with. I know there's a lot the excitement of being a of work cut out for me but the new Housefellow: "l'm really Featuring local Luxuries for end result will be rewarding." excited. It's definitely going artists in our When asked if it would be to be a new experience. I'm the mind, difficult looking out for her looking forward to meeting gallery monthly. body, soul peers and friends, Anita wasn't new people and building com- & home. worried. munity. It's going to be a new '~s a college student I'm adventure." well aware of what goes on in 3 Fab Floors • 15 Water Street, Mystic • 536-3891, a college dorm and because of this I believe that it'll be easier THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS March 4, 2009 4 Powershift 2009'

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The human-power itself a dozen books spoke in a room '09, Emily Conrad and Brett But as the groups were was a mosaic. Attire ranged next door to Ben Wessel, a juliana '09, the Connecticut asked to organize their entitled "Climate Change and from business casual slacks to sophomore from Middlebury constituents (which con- thoughts and present them to the Economy: Making Sense of running shorts; from freshly College. sisted of representatives from the entire group, they were a their Growing Connection" on shaved cheeks to beards While students were floored Trinity, Eastern Connecticut model of clarity and insight. Saturday morning. cultivated over months; from by the information and inspira- University, Wesleyan, UCONN, One student eloquently' But when Professor Dorsey button-down shirts to the tion they were receiving in Fairfield, University of Hart- noted the strength of Connecti- asked for a show of hands of green tie-dyed Powershift every session they did' have ford, Quinnipiac and Southern cut's agriculture. "We have all how many attendees had spo- shirts that adorned every one criticism: the lack offocus Connecticut University) were this great organic stuff and we ken with prominent officials Camel's back. Age ranged from on tidal energy. asked, "What is the one most can keep it local," he said as about attempting to affect high-schoolers to an older-set ':Ata conference of this scale important issue that a united 'he held the rapt attention of change, few hands rose. whose salt and peppered facial talking about renewable en- Connecticut coalition should everyone in the room. "The trick for you all is hair were no strangers to envi- ergy sources," Sprout co-chair address?" . Other ideas included a plas- how to leverage the personal ronmental issues. Eric Dooley-Feldman said. As the room of around 2S0 tic bag tax, a civil disobedience commitments you've made. The panels and workshops "You would think we would members broke into smaller lawsuit against Poland Springs How do you shape-shift those were equally diverse. They focus on the whole spectrum. groups, their answers varied. and solar power. [commitments] into political ranged from "Get Rich or Die And tidal has huge potential, "We need to make Connecticut "I've realized the environ- action. It's that kind of political Trying: Fundraising Strategies but there just isn't coverage the Germany of New England," mental movement is much action that's going to deliver Make Millions" to "Heterosex- here. It's especially important, one participant said in regards more than a trend;' Hans the green economy we need." ism & Queer Rights" to "Taking because it's something stu- to expanding Connecticut's Eysenbach said in regards to The talk itself aimed to be on Big Oil from Tar Sands to dents don't know a lot about." progressive environmental the conference. "It is a calling carbon-neutral as one panel Refineries", In the afternoon, students legislations. to be, as Majora Carter said, Of- member noted in jest that the The speakers had varying grouped together by state to "In supermarkets," another ficially Behaving As Marvelous room was heated entirely by levels of experience as well. do some leadership of their girl said, "they often use two Americans." human-power. Bill McKibeen, author of over own, Led by Tyler Dunham plastic bags. It drives me nuts:'

Conn Representation at Powershift.

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The Camel Consulting Group New Student Group to Constructively Present Advice to the Administration

JAMISON HERMANN community, including the An important feature of the mando Bengochea in January through their Facebook group STAFF WRITER President, the administrators, presentation is that it will to talk about CCG's efforts on , (Camel Consulting Group) or and the student body toward contain not only critiques and campus. by email at bjuliano@conncoll. Do you want the Administra- the end of the year. CCGhopes opinions but also feasible solu- Dean Bengochea believes edu or hrosenhe@conncoll. tion to hear your concerns? to garner the attention of the tions. that more information from edu. They welcome feedback You're not alone. There's a new Trustees, as well, when they According to founders the students will certainly and contributions from all the group dedicated to the student come to campus in May. juliano and Rosenheim, "The help improve the college. At student body, but are hoping to voice on campus. Nineteen CCGwas established by CCGhopes to provide student- the February 19 SGA Meet- hear from seniors specifically. seniors have gotten together Harris Rosenheim '09 and based solutions that save the ing, Dean Bengochea's main The Camel Consulting Group to document the "full Camel's Brett Juliano '09 atthe end college money, empower the concern about the CCGreport presentation will take place on experience". of last semester. The group college, and acknowledge the was that it would focus on April 17 at 11:S0 AM in Evans The newly formed Camel consists of nineteen liaisons to important facets that make many negative aspects. juliana Hall. Consulting Group will docu- the student body; each cor- Connecticut College unique:' clarified that all critiques will ment, assess and present responding to a certain area So far, the Administration be presented with feasible so- senior of campus life. Each of these has expressed interest in the lutions, and that the report will reflections on four years of liaisons will collect and collate work of CCGand has been sup- contain both recognition of Connecticut College. The group information from the student portive of the group. Juliano strong areas as well as assess- will hold a presentation for body to contribute toward the and Rosenheim met with Dean ments of weak spots. all members of the college final report. of the College Community, Ar- The group can be contacted

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Last Week at SGA...ln Brief

ligations during meeting time . At the February 26 Assembly at a later date after they have • Passed a Renewable Ener- • Heard SGAPresident Leidy No consensus was reached. Meeting, the SGA: considered these propositions. gy Club Allocation Resolution Valencia's "Student Percep- See 'Finance Committee's Pro- to allocate $2,232 from the tion of State of the College in • Heard Andrea Burt, Chair • Passed changes to rein- posed Changes' below for more remaining $5,000 in the fund Today's Economy" report and of Residential Affairs, discuss state the CC Cricket Club. details of their presentation. to an independent study on presentation which she also campus which is researching made Friday at the Trustee- the upcoming housing lottery. There will be an informa- • Three YATs,or Young • Heard Welbith Mota, the wind feasibility independent Student Liaison Committe tion booth in Cro on Tuesday, Alumni Trustees, attended the Chair of Diversity of Equity's study to potentially purchase a meeting. The SGAgave their meeting. The Assembly en- resolution to dismantle the wind turbine for the campus in vote of support that Valencia's Wednesday and Thursday joyed mingling with them in a Cultural Diversity Committee the future. report represented the stu- before break. Lottery numbers reception during the meeting. (or CDC). The Committee over- dent's experience at Connecti- will be put in mailboxes by laps with the All-Chairs com- • The Finance Committee cut College . Tuesday at 4 PM. • Heard the Finance Com- mittee comprised of the chairs elected a new at-large member, mittee's proposed changes to of all Unity House Clubs, and Matthew Gentile '12. The Resi- • Had a discussion for sug- For more information, their Committee, which did Dean Garcia. The amendment dential Education and Living gestions as to how to resolve please email Claire Gould, the not reach a vote at this week's passed. A referendum will take Advisory Committee elected the fact that the SGA Public SGAPresidential Associate, or meeting. The Assembly offered place in coming weeks so that Jamison Hermann '11 as a new Relations Director will not be check the SGA website (sga. suggestions to their proposed all students on campus have at-large member. able to attend SGAAssembly conncoll.edu) next week/or changes, and the Finance Com- the opportunity to vote on this meetings for the rest of the the complete minutes. mittee will return to the SGA amendment to the C-Book. semester due to academic ob- Police Blotter February 16 - February 22 KEY Monday, February 16 Saturday, February 21 5:01p CDUC (Firearms) N 3:01a Noise C CDUC:Creating Dangerous 5:01p CDUC (Fire safety) N 3:01a Compliance C and/or Unhealthy Conditions 5:01p Property N 11:57p Room Host (4) S 5:01p Drug P/U N 11:57p Illegal Keg (4) S 11:57p Capacity (4) S P/U: Possession and/or Use Friday, February 20 12:00a Room Host (2) C Sunday, February 22 PNG: Persona non grata: 12:00a Noise (2) C 2:37a Mutual Respect Cro an individual is no longer 12:00a Underage P/U (2) C 8:41p DrugP/U C allowed to return to Conn 12:00a Capacity (2) C 8:41p Smoking C College. 12:03a Property (11) N 12:03a Underage P/U (11) N Total 12:03a Open Container (11) N 5 Alcohol Related Incidents DUI: Driving under the influ- 12:33a Room Host S 1 Drug Incident ence 12:33a Smoking (6) S 1 Hospital Transport 12:33a Underage P/U S 1:53a Hospital Transport S J-Board saw two students this week. Of the two, all NjS/C: North, South, Central were found responsible for at least one violation.

State of the College in Today's Economic Climate: A Student Perspective

LEIDY VALENCIA, SGA PRESIDENT Budget cuts in higher education institutions are occurring in most colleges and universities throughout the United States. In comparison to other NESCACs, Connecti- cut College is in great shape due to its conservative budget process. This prudent use of funds in the last eight years has allowed the College to stand firmly on its mission to provide an extraordinary experience for students. According to other NESCACwebsites, emails from respective College Presidents, and their student newspapers, on average peer colleges are cutting spending by 10 percent, suspending faculty searches, postponing new capital projects and strategic initiatives, increasing student enrollment by 50- 100 students, cutting 10 percent of their staff, and cutting financial aid budgets. Presently, many of the NESCACbudget cuts are pervasive: this is not the case at Connecticut College. In a February 2009 email to Staff and Faculty, President Higdon asked senior administrators to "defer spending that does not directly affect students" such as staff travel, professional and membership subscriptions. The comprehensive fee will increase by smaller percentage than past years and may also affect the above current level process. While the economic climate continues to weaken and there are few guarantees, Connecticut College has not yet had to make drastic budget cuts, decrease staff or decrease operating spending. The College continues its strong commitment to creating a diverse campus environment for students to grow intellectually and personally. In response to the economic climate, the College has committed its efforts to financial aid support for current students and the entering class. Despite the current economic situation and a 24 % decrease in our endowment over the last twelve months, Connecticut College is planning a $1.5 million financial aid budget increase for 2009-2010 and focusing Annual Fund fundraising efforts towards financial aid support. As of February 2009, Connecticut College expects admissions applications to exceed last year's application numbers, had fewer than usual transfers withdraw from the College and enrolled two times the estimated number of transfers (19 students). The College continues with the plan to maintain the student body of 1860-1865. "Extremely cautlously optimistic" was the feeling of Board of Trustee meetings this weekend. This report is presented to inform students of how the College is responding to the current economic crisis. However, it is important to emphasize that this is not to cause false hope and that future changes are uncertain. For now, let us be thankful for the efforts the College is making to maintain the student experience. While other NESCACpeer institutions are having to make difficult decisions that are directly affecting their students, Connecticut College's President and senior administrators are trying to make sure the students' experience is not affected. The following examples are ways in which the College is taking action to ensure that its students continue to receive the utmost excellence in education and experience.

Academics • The Dean of the Faculty has requested an increase to the study away budget. , • Ten new faculty members have been hired to begin teaching in the 2009-2010 academic year. • The new Residential Education Faculty Fellows Program (10 faculty) will provide students the opportunity to interact with faculty outside of the classroom.

Admissions • The College has invested in new marketing tools in order to attract the best and most qualified students. • The Financial Aid budget is planned to increase by $1.5 million for the 2009-2010 academic year to help students and their families in the current economic climate. Two out of the ten students that transferred in fall 200B cited financial difficulties as reason for withdrawing from the College. • The Priorities, Planning and Budget Committee has recommended a comprehensive fee percentage increase that is less than previous years. • In the 2009-2010 academic year, Connecticut College's partnership with the Posse Foundation will bring ten full scholarship students committed to issues of leadership, diversity, and social change.

Athletics • The construction of the new fitness center continues and it is a sign of the College's commitmentto enhancing the student experience. The project was fully funded by gifts to the College.

Student Life • As other higher education institutions implement budget cuts for dining services. Connecticut College hired a consultant to explore more efficient practices in dining services which would only enhance the student experience. • The Career Enhancing and Life Skills (CELS) staff was able to secure access for juniors to the Camel alumni online directory, where students can network with Connecticut College alums. The office is currently working overtime to help seniors find jobs (which is difficult to do) in the current job market. • The Dean of Student Life has submitted a request to increase the Student Activities Fund. This fund must increase in order to accommodate student activities and needs to enhance SGAclubs/organizations. • The SGACommission on Student Academic and Social Spaces is in the midst of developing plans for unused student spaces. The hope is that Preside t Higdon can fundraise for the renovations of those unused student academic and social spaces. n • The Dean of the College Community has requested funding for a part time international student advisor. In order to enhance the experience of int . I students on campus, an international student advisor is imperative. ernatwna • The Dean of Student Life has created a Leadership Development Program which empowers Connecticut College students "to put the liberal art . t . as citizens in a global society". Components of the program include the Emerging Leaders Program, the Leadership Development Day, Leadersh~ l~ 0 action Hour Series, Leadership Challenge Institute, and Leadership Recognition Program. This is a great example of how the Office of Student Lif tri rp ommon , '., , Je S nves to provide programmmg that will help retain students at Connecticut College. As students become more engaged 10 the campus community, they can . endless opportunities offered at Connecticut College. expenence the

This report: The State o/the Collegein Today'sEconomic Climate:A Student Perspective, was presented to the Student Government Association on Februa 26 2 report received a vote of support from the SGAAssembly. ry ,009. The

_i ae r THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINIONS March 4, 2009 I Opinions Editor: Lilah Raptopoulos The "Bubble" Complex Red Tape and Wasted Money Connecticut College's Lockout Policy

JOHN SHERMAN' COpy EDITOR

I've been robbed .:Last semester I paid Connecticut College a cumulative $75 for unlocking my door three times. Each "lockout" costs $25. The first time I got locked out this semester was a few days after the end of the "lockout grace period," so my housefellow's walk to and from my room cost me $25. The second time was a classic bathroom case at 9 AMon a Friday. I consulted the Con- necticut College lockout policy posted on my housefellow's door. "Ifit's Friday after 8 AMand Harris had fish nuggets last night I call Res Life,but if there were spinach greens in the salad bar and/ myopia and insensitivity to if you do make that assertion, JACQUES SWARTZ or Venus is visible from the Western hemisphere then I click my community is as inaccurate you'd better have some incred- CONTRIBUTOR heels and call Campus Safety...There's no place like Nichols, There's as it is insulting. Surely that's ible nugget of evidence strong no place like Nichols. There's no place like Nichols:' If tomorrow I were made not the kind of bubble we have enough to characterize our entire community with such And so on. Editor-in-Chief of the Voice, my encircling us, is it? Last year, all lockouts went through Campus Safety, and the The next most common use salty epithets. first act in office would be to first two instances were free. After that, each lockout cost $15. Like of 'bubble' invokes insular- So what does that leave us issue an interdiction against any system, it had its problems, like the fifteen- or twenty-minute ity via close-minded naivete, with? When you say 'bubble', the use of or allusion to such a wait for Campus Safety.Overall, though, the system made logical thing as 'the Conn bubble'. Who such as in articles about how do you mean to say that we live sense - one contact for one problem. This year, the policy has be- thievery and "Crime Near in an intendedly planned en- can teli me what this bubble is come more complicated and less efficient, involving more people everyone keeps talking about? Conn" puncture or threaten vironment, one that has been in more places. Depending on when you find yourselflocked out of our carefree surety. I don't buy deliberately set apart from No one has ever even tried to your room, you'll call your house fellow, Campus Safety in Nichols legitimize its use or point to this, and neither should you, the broader community and House, or Res Ed in the back of Warnshuis. Each individual lockout evidence of its existence. It's no matter how you view thefts inscribed with its own values, incurs a $25 fee for one of these people to use a master key and just granted and accepted and or New Lo dangers. On the one codes and constructs? Yes, unlock your door. glossed over each time it's we do. First word: CAMPUS, Some housefellows allow for one or two freebies per resident. tossed out into the mix. Can we Second word: LIFE.Stop hating The assertion that a This is a generous policy,but when residents expect lenience it get past this? The term is noth- and love it. Of course there weekend spent in the library puts housefellows in a morally questionable position. As represen- ing more than an elusive and are stark differences between tatives of Connecticut College's honor code, they are expected to hollow referent, a slippery and bespeaks cultural myopia and our highly manicured, multi- elastic catchali conceit. It can insensitivity to community is million-dollar campus-bound be exemplars of its execution. The $25 charge is ostensiblyin- be stretched and reshuffled to as inaccurate as it is insulting, institution, and the broader tended to deter students from lock- fit the needs of its user, form- universe that surrounds it. ing themselves out. In actuality, ing an easy crutch on which to That's the whole point. It's an the charge encourages students rest untenable or iii-conceived hand, with 24-hour security essential feature of our college to leave their rooms unlocked in rhetoric. As a metaphor, rhe- patrolling a community of experience that we exist in a case they forget their key. This torical device, or argumenta- peers pres cree ned and heavily self-contained world designed enables crime in the most basic tive construct, it's worse than socialized, it's very reason- to foster our personal growth. way, and yet the idea of paying worthless-it's out and out able NOTto expect someone That's why you're here and not $25 for nothing is less ap- harmful. to break into your room and McGill,NYU,or Three Rivers pealing to most of us than the Doyou think I'm wrong? steal your merchandise. On Community College. possibility of having something Let's unpack ali of the different the other hand, given the total I recently interviewed a ways the 'bubble' thing gets porosity of our borders and all transfer applicant who told me stolen - theft is a risk, but a lockout fee is inevitable. used. Consider the sureiy weli this affluent prominence just he couldn't wait until he was I'd like someone to explain intended mention last week a stone's throwaway from the in a residential environment of "working to decrease the Projects, it's equaliy reason- where he didn't have to worry to me just what that $25 is for. Minimum wage is less than $7, opacity of the bubble" through able that someone might make about packing a lunch in the further involvement with a calculated play for your morning or missing his train so $25 for a service that takes downtown New London. The iPod. There are thoughtful and home to Queens after classes less than ten minutes seems idea here is that of'Bubble' as considered arguments to be let out. He'd spent most of pretty steep. Money is tight. insulation, a mystical inter- made either way-an insular his adult life balancing sparse has the coliege resorted to ference network inhibiting mindset hasn't anything to do classroom time and working milking students' mistakes pur awareness of ali things with it. two jobs to save moneyfor for some quick cash? Is non-Conn, This kind of usage There's one last particu- his education, all so that he Campus Safety working ignores and derides all the larly uncharitable 'bubble' con- could put some space between for tips? Are master keys academic work undertaken by struct that gets deployed, one himself and world he wanted made of Palladium? Charg- ids here to expand their criti- that formulates Conn kids as desperately to understand. Yes, ing $25 for a service that al and practical proficiency, vapid, materialistic, and self- we are privileged. And noth- could be performed by a child ot only in obvious disciplines absorbed to the point of wiilful ing shows how undeserving is outlandish. such as International Rela- ignorance. Ifyou mean to say we are more than wishing our Next time you're locked tions or Sociology,but through that we're vapid, materialistic, privileges away in the name of out, offer your unlocker $5 everything from Molecular Bi- and self-absorbed, then say 'piercing the bubble'. Please. in exchange for not fiiling ology to Music Education. The that. It's braver and more legit Can we get over our guilt? out a receipt for $25. I'm assertion that a weekend spent than opaque reference to our calling for a lockout fee In the library bespeaks cultural imaginary insularity. Ofcourse, boycott.

Yes We Can; If We Stay Engaged

HAYLEY BENTLEY low income workers and the unem- EMILY ROSENFELD ployed, infrastructure programs, health CONTRIBUTORS care, education, energy, and homeland security as well as providing multiple tax cuts. As the first month of the Ciearly the Obama administration Obama administration comes to a close, has capitalized on the momentum we can see significant changes from from the election and has been able to the previous presidency. Obama has implement such liberal policies and overturned many Bush practices by programs. However, there is also more issuing the "Presidential Memorandum work to be done; we are currently stiil on Transparency and Open Govern- 10 Iraq ~nd sending more troops into ment," which requires the administra- Afghamstan, miilions of Americans are tion to be more open, responsive and , still WIthout healthcare our ed ti accountable to the public. Furthermore, . ,uea IOn system ISdrastically underfunded and President Obama has reversed the thus lOeffectiveat best and MexicoCity Policy (Global GagRule), , our economy worsens every day. which previously restricted funding to Now is not the time to rest on our organizations that receive federal aid laurels. We have to Continue to t that perform, promote, or advocate comprehensive abortion care in other engaged in the process. Stay inf~:ed and when there is someth' nations. Moreover, the administration Political Excitement at its peak on election night (staff photo) d . d . . mg you want one, 0 not SItIdle. Talk to I has suspended all Guantanarno military 'I' your eg- 1S attire join com . trials as well as announced the closure first law was the "LilyLedbetter Fair which expands health care to an addi- and re~emb hmumty organizations, of the facility. Pay Act,"which allows women the tional 4 million children and pregnant than voting o~c~ at democracy is more In addition to the executive orders, ability to challenge unequal pay in women. Finally,he signed into law the every four years. President Obama has signed into law court. Obama also expanded the "State "American Recovery and Reinvest- significant progressive legislation. His Children's Health Insurance Program," ment Act,"which gives money to aid � ------

THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINION March 4, 2009 7 Why Conn Needs damali ayo

NICK GRENOBLE As students of an elite liberal arts we finally answered the big question: ''Are the audience's comfort zone. CONTRIBUTOR institution, we have the unique opportunity Americans ready for a black president?" ayo's works are designed to do just to spend four years opening our minds Good. Score one for America. that. Rent-a-negro.com satirically identifies and exploring our intellects. Unfortunately, racism is not defeated. the manner in which African Americans are Academically, I believe that Nor is it simply an issue of discrimination asked for their services by whites, from hav- most students take full and racial slurs. Racism is more than this, ing their hair touched to challenging racist advantage of this privilege. and it persists everywhere, even on this family members. By using humor, ayo has Outside of the classroom, campus. Worst of all, most of us do not found a way to make confronting stereo- however, we seem to be even realize when we are being racist. We types both entertaining and engaging. weary to step outside of objectify people of color unconsciously by If we want to break the cycle of igno- our comfort zones. No- expecting them to conform to stereotypes. rance that creates this burden on people of where is this hesitation We degrade their individuality by expecting color, then there is work to be done (by ev- more prevalent than in them to speak on behalf of their group, to eryone, not just whites). dam ali ayo has cre- regards to race. represent everyone of their skin color. We ated a guide for doing just that, which can be There are many , isolate "other" minorities by treating racism found at fixracism.com. We must open our who like to believe as a black/white dichotomy. We even pre- minds and learn what it means to "fix" rac- that racism is no tend to understand the experience of other ism. Aside from this brief guide, there are re- longer an issue. Dis- peoples by using the dangerous phrase "I sources on campus. The campus has a team crimination is feder- have a friend ..:' These are the issues that of student Diversity Peer Educators who ally prohibited, and people of color struggle with daily, and they sponsor events which create a safe space to for the first time in stem not from malice but ignorance. examine and discuss these issues honestly. history we have an This is why Connecticut College needs Unity House is the campus multicultural African-American damali ayo. As a performance artist who center, open to all students. Both Dean President. After confronts this ignorance bluntly and with Garcia and Dean Bengochea actively work to months of ques- humor, ayo forces us to examine our igno- improve issues of diversity on campus. The tioning whether rance. When she opened her presentation only way to make a change, however, is if we the dleyef- by claiming "I will say at least five things to- each take the time to educate ourselves and fe auld sub- nightthat offend you," it was cleart at she is learn how to confront these problems. So get e Obama, not afraid to cross boundaries and challe out there and do something .

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.Finding A Solution: After Twenty-Five Years of Solidity, the Drinking Age is Addressed Once More

THOMAS E. SCHRADER epidemic of binge drinking, experience, Ihave seen the cated about the harmful effects of even younger populations CONTRIBUTOR which has shown a steady faces of survivors and family of alcohol, drugs, and almost "experimenting" with alcohol. increase as students frequently members and the pictures of all substances since the day we Just imagine an 11 or 12 year- It's the night you've been hide their drinking in unman- . those killed in crashes (crashes enter the world? Think about old asking you to buy them a waiting for through this whole ageable settings. Right now, .refers to the fact that these how many articles or news sto- six-pack. stressful week You call one the group is opening up a na- are not accidents; they are ries have been written about So what is the solution your older friends to confirm tional debate, which has gotten 100 percent preventable). It is this stuff. How many movies, to this issue of prohibition? they're bringing the alcohol to students, parents, and admin- something that gets you think- novels, and self-help books ad- I think what we have right the party and then head out. istrators listening attentively ing about the recklessness dress this issue. Education is now is working, at least with You arrive at the dorm room, to decide if this law has led to that is sometimes caused by not a problem, especially with protecting drivers and send- ,or the basement of a friend's an increase in "extre~e" drink- alcohol. speakers working through ing the message out there. parent's house, or maybe just ing behind closed doors. programs like DARE (Drug In measuring how well this a garage. On the table you see So did the age boost to 21 Maybe we need to tweak Abuse Resistance Education) message is received, it is up to in many schools, and programs beer of all brands, some hard make people blind to what our notion of the ideal col- the youth of today to act like was going on off highways directed toward high school adults when it comes to the liquor next to the shot glasses, lege experience to focus less in college dorm rooms? John students like the one I am part discussion of alcohoL Go to the and some cheap wine for the on frivolities and more on more "classy" of party-goers. MacCardell says yes. Alcohol of through MADD internet (Youtube or Colleg- peer scholarship. The whole night you and your poisoning, suicides, and even Let's not forget the is- ehumor) and you'll find your friends feel no need to worry . homicides have been con- sues that other countries face very own training video for about being caught drinking nected to endless cases of First of all, I see the point in where the drinking age is at how to "drink" - It's more than underage by the eye of en- underage drinking. He points the Amethyst Initiative trying 18 - higher levels of depres- just taking a sip from a bottle forcement. It's party night, and to the 3,000 Americans killed to open up further discussion sion, higher alcohol depen- these days. How responsible college students, even if under- each year from alcohol-related to understand why so many dency, and high suicide rates, does that make our generation age, always find a way to make causes other than driving. The problems arise when teens all of which begin at younger seem? Perhaps statistics aren't sure it lives up to it's name. solution he suggests is lower- and alcohol mix. Though it ages. So while alcohol may be may seem almost obvious that something to initiate a fun time going to change a college This past fall, 134 college ing the age to 18 and requir- for students back here in the student's perspective, and it's presidents in the United States ing alcohol education in high putting the two together will result is some sort of drunken states, it becomes more or less likely that underage drinking signed a declaration saying school. Similar to getting a soiree, I'd like to challenge this a part of people's existence will never be completely elimi- that the reason such behavior license, students take a course and ask why? Why is it is the overseas. nated. I believe, however, that goes undetected is a result of that requires students to learn norm that college students And just imagine the what is being done currently is the 1984 law for prohibition, the chemistry of alcohol, sit in drink? That youth want to culture shock that would occur making a much more positive which made the legal drink- on AA sessions, pass an exam to drink, and ultimately receive experiment with alcohol to a if the age were lowered in the difference than an untested, ing age 21 and was directed dangerous extent, or break the States to match other coun- unexamined plan would be toward safety on highways. a license. Now it's this writer's turn law? Now, I am not saying that tries. It's obvious that alcohol able to in the same amount of This group of so-called crusad- students drink because they abuse would simply get worse time. ers for youth rights goes by to sound off. I am a youth advocate want to break the law, but they before it got better - think one I ask you all as students at Amethyst Initiative (derived for MADD (Mother's Against obviously know they are doing big cross-country party. But Connecticut College to please from the Ancient Greek words' Drunk Driving). To be honest, I it each time they drink in the what happens when those 18 be responsible with alcohol meaning "not" and "intoxicat- had no experience with drunk privacy of a friend's room. and 19 year-aids who were and to please share your own ed") and was started by former driving beforehand - no one I So maybe McCardell is get- at one time begging their 21 opinions about this important Middlebury College President, knew had every gotten into a ting at something when he says year old buddy to buy them generational issue. John McCardelL crash - and honestly, I didn't students need to be educated alcohol are in a moment given 'McCardell and the Am- really have much of an opinion more about alcohol. But aren't this right. Experts say we will ethyst Initiative hope to open on this issue. But during my Americans as a whole edu- then see a gradual increase the eyes of Americans to the

• THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINION . March 4, 2009 8 ERSHIFT 2009 Building an Inclusive Movement at Connecticut College

Unfortunately REC has fall- focusing on fighting inequality, will build a stronger, more on campus climate movement ANDREW IRWIN en victim to almost every other as well as affinity groups such diverse movement for clean will be larger than ever. How- COLUMNIST environmental organization's as ATLAS,CCASA,Umoja and energy and green jobs, while ever, there will remain great pattern. REC, while being very others to collaborate and find non-environmental groups will gaps in the movement from Every Tuesday at 10 PM inclusive, has an extreme lack common ground. We can work find renewed support from the key demographics. The college a group of students file into of diversity, being composed together to address North- environmental community on community must use Power- Larrabee common room for an almost solely of white middle South inequities as they affect campus. Shift '09 as a springboard to a hour of planning, organizing to upper-middle class stu- developing countries. We This weekend, 140 Con- more aggressive climate action and discussion of upcoming dents. This both guides the can work together to address necticut College students will movement that deliberately events and activities put on by club's platform and creates inequities in this country and join more than 10,000 young includes all groups. the Renewable Energy Club a cycle of isolation between ensure, in the words of Van people at PowerShift '09 in . We must take the climate (REe). The club has orga- environmental groups and Jones, that "those who most a call for clean energy, green action movement beyond UN nized Blackout Night, initiated other important demographic need work do the work that jobs, and eco-equity. REC has agreements and federal subsi- Concert from Conservation and groups on campus. most needs doing." We can lift already greatly expanded its dies. In order to be successful with the help of other envi- Ironically, it is those groups people out of poverty, cre- influence by recruiting this on campus and beyond, the ronmental groups on campus, that are to be most affected by ate a more just society, and many students (the third-most climate action movement must built a movement for climate climate change and environ- connect to our brothers and from anyone school in the na- be more than benign discus- action, energy conservation, mental injustice. It is impor- sisters half a world away while tion) from a broader range of sions among groups of affluent and renewable energy. tant for both REC and groups saving our only home. REC interests. Upon returning, the individuals seeking post- materialist needs. We must start addressing the needs of those in the developing world, the neglected communities here and abroad, as well as promoting solutions that provide sustainable livelihoods and restore the environment. A challenge as big as climate change will require dedicated support from as many people . as possible and give the input needed to finally create an equitable sustainable future.

Students attend Roots show by night (left), and conferences by day (right). {Photos by Rebecca Saxon courtesy of Twitter and Ben Eagle] TWITTER TALK FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

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March 4, 2009 I A + E Editor: Carolyn Sebasky Mozart and the Whale: "They don't fit in. Except together."

ASHLEY CLINTON the digits found in license socially adept than the others. how having a psychological the story shows two people CONTRIBUTOR plates or on microwave timers. Donald and Isabelle bond over , disorder may affect life and who are mere specks in the At a support group Donald Despite its title, the their similar quirks, shared love. . grand spectrum of human screening of Mozart and They don't fit in. Excepllogelher. diversity. It teaches us to the Whale, coordinated on accept those who are different Wednesday night by Plant and to question the concept of Floor Governor Chelsea normalcy. Professor Schroeder 6. the whale points out that even Isabelle Manning '11, was not mozart a discussion of famous accuses Donald of trying too composers and sea life. h'artnett mitchell hard to "act normal" and of not The film and discussion living his own life. with Psychology Professor So why the title? Mozart joseph Schroeder, dealt and a whale are the costumes with Autism, relationships, that Isabelle and Donald love, and acceptance. Based wear on their first date to on true events, this film is a Halloween party. While a glimpse into the life of Isabelle's savantism gives an autistic savant, and the her perfect pitch, Donald ways that his interpersonal says that he identifies with relationships are affected whales because they are big by his disorder. Donald like parade floats, and cannot (played by josh Hartnett) be ignored as he was by peers has Asperger's Syndrome, his whole childhood. He sums a form of high-functioning up the take-away message Autism which means he is quite nicely: "People with able to communicate and Asperger's want contact with to live independently, but other people very much; we're that his social interactions just pathetically clueless at it, are adversely affected by that's all." As for the couple, his inability to relate with they learn to live with each other people or understand' other's odd behaviors, and runs for others diagnosed with experiences, and love of birds, There are many touching social cues. He is a savant at demonstrate the validity Autistic Spectrum Disorder - and the story follows their moments in the movie, and math, and is able to compute of the quote in the movie each member at varying levels relationship as it develops. during the discussion of complex mathematical advertisement: "They don't fit of abilities and functioning'- There are twists and turns, Autism and behavior following in. Except together." analyses in his head. However, he meets Isabelle (played by rough patches and good times the film, Professor Schroeder he is also haunted by numbers, Radha Mitchell). She also has - just like any relationship - also referenced its moral and can get stuck computing Asperger's, and.is slightly more and the viewer gets a peek into message. He explained that Slumdog Milliqnaire Sweeps Oscars with Eight Acadetny Awards Jackman Brings Variety to the Show with Musical Flair

over Brad Pitt and Angelina DANA WILSON dancers in metallic silver body screenwriter Dustin Lance' Supporting Actress for her [olie, and cameras obsessively suits and the lyrics, "Ihaven't CONTRIBUTOR Black,who expressed the role in Woody Allen's Vicky returned to the couple every seen The Reader; I know [ need personal inspiration and hope Cristina Barcelona. Despite Stars flooded the Kodak several minutes throughout to see The Reader. I even went he felt upon first hearing some awkward and clearly Theatre on Sunday, February the E!red carpet pre-show. down to the theater, but there Harvey Milk's story. Another scripted presentations, 22 in anticipation of the Young Hollywood starlets were was a line of all the people moving speech was delivered successful presenters were B'lst annual Oscar awards also present, including Miley watching Iron Man a second by the Ledger family upon Tina Feyand Steve Martin, ceremony. There were Cyrus, who said she hoped to time"). jackman was joined Heath's well-deserved Best who delivered an amusing several memorable red carpet be nominated next year for midway through by Anne Supporting Actor win for scientology-bashing skit moments, including interviews her upcoming film Hannah Hathaway (who was originally The Dark Knight. Ledger and Ben Stiller,who cleverly with the beaming stars of Montana: The Movie. Let's wanted for the role of Christine was nominated on the first spoofed Joaquin Phoenix. Also, Slum dog Millionaire, who were hope that wish doesn't come in Broadway's Phantom of the anniversary of his death, james Franco and Seth Ragen reunited in their Pineapple Express characters to present nominees for Best Comedy in a shortjudd Apatow skit. Major wins included Kate Winslet for Best Actress in The Reader, Sean Penn for Best Actor in Milk, and Slumdog Millionaire for both Best Director (upon Winning, director Danny Boyle jumped up and down on stage, which was later revealed to be a Tigger impersonation that he promised his kids he'd do if he won) and Best Picture. Overall, the show was a success and award wins were well deserved.

flown in for the ceremony true, Opera but was unable to take and he was only the second from the slums of Mumbai. Despite the general the role due to a scheduling actor in history to receive Meryl Streep, who set a record predictability in the list of conflict with The Princess an Oscar posthumously number of nominations this winners, the show featured Diaries). (Peter Finch won in 1977 year with fifteen (beating some funny and touching Award distribution for Network). Wa/l*E, which previous tied record-holders moments, and some new proceeded with Siumdog tied the record with Beauty Katherine Hepburn and Jack alterations to the show's Millionaire beginning its and the Beast in the number Nicholson) was excited to be format. Host Hugh Jackman winning streak with Best Film of nominations (six) for an accompanied by her daughter. opened with a musical number Editing, Best Original Score, animated movie, won Best Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz featuring clever nods to and Best Adapted Screenplay. Animated Feature Film,and and Taraji Reed all donned every major nominated film Milk took the award for Best Penelope Cruz delivered an stylish floor-length cream (the portion dedicated to Original Screenplay, with articulate (and bilingual) gowns. Announcers gushed The Reader featured backup a touching speech from speech upon winning Best ------~------zt3-!$f ------

THE COLLEGE VOICE ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT March 4, 2009 10 Latin Flavor in New Reviewing and Relevancy

London: Tipico ANDERS NIELSEN you even know where a record that I'll come across as saying CONTRIBUTOR shop is in New London? I don't that my music taste is better know one person who has the than people who don't listen to have been boiled in broth ALEXANDRA CASSAR A recent culture piece new Fray record, nor could I Morrissey, which I vehemently beforehand, giving it a lot of CONTRIBUTOR . of mine published in this pick out a Taylor Swift song if I do not believe . flavor. The cheese was melted . newspaper has garnered a heard one. Hipness has been defined As soon as Sophia and and creamy and the tortilla was well deserved response from However, what this suggests by the media, regardless of I found Tfpico, one of the lightly toasted. This was the a fellow Conn student. The is that perhaps I'm not in the the shadowy waters that Latino restaurants 1 wanted best quesadilla I have had in a topic, in loose form, is the kind of social circles that do come about when you try to to review, we almost Il-turned long time. concept of hipness and how pay attentiorr to this type of define "cool," and there is a out of there. The cement We then shared three main the term applies, or doesn't music. I'm sure there are more stereotype of what a hipster building with a flickering neon courses in order to try as many apply, to the community of copies of Viva La Vida on this is. Taste in music is a big OPEN sign was nowhere near different dishes as possible. Connecticut College. We agree campus than Viva Hate, but factor, often reaching beyond welcoming and, to be honest, The Bistec Encebollado (steak on many points, for one that that's exactly the point I was personal style or attitude, and pretty frightening. We parked with onions) was exquisite. The the images chosen by the making originally: people therefore all breeds of people the car in the adjacent parking steak was perfectly cooked and editors of the section and not don't care. If I wrote a review get lumped in the category of lot and sat there for a while, the caramelized onions cut the by this contributor are entirely of Morrissey's new record, "hipster" regardless of what contemplating whether or not saltiness of the steak with their unnecessary and misleading. Morrissey fans 'would be image they're trying to portray to go through with it. We finally sweet caramel flavor. However, For another, that the average thrilled that I agree with their or avoid. Like it or not, you made up our minds to at least I was not fond of the green Conn student doesn't care taste in music, and everybody are hip John, and people who what is hip or isn't because else would go, "Huh?" So. love The Fray aren't. That's : it certainly doesn't apply to what's the point of writing the fact of the matter, and I'm everyone at this school. the review? A newspaper is not saying you're better than Where we differ is in the intended to serve the people, Fray lovers, simply that you're assertions that we, as college not pet the egos of the few. hipper. You know it, they know students, aren't inherently I'm not trying to impress it, and no one cares. We agree hip by our very nature, and people, as the response that no one cares. People like I would argue that we most suggested, but rather to share the music they like and they certainly are. Ifwe aren't the what Ithink is a noteworthy aren't interested in whether trendsetters in American record recently released. you or I care about the same society, then who is? Our I know that no one will be music or not. Society has parents are certainly not the impressed with whether dictated that people who like trendsetters, nor high school I listen to a record or not X type of music are hip, that's students or even younger kids because to most of them I'm the sad fact of the matter. How because I remember those an anonymous figure who we choose to carry ourselves years and I had no idea what happens to like something. I in that context of hip ness is "cool" was, or how exactly to have absolutely no credentials; personal choice. attain it. We are, in general, I simply wrote the review My fear is irrelevancy. Am on the front lines of culture instead of them. So in essence, I putting some sort of good check it out. After a couple of plantains that accompanied because our society is so youth the response to my critique into the world through my minutes of awkwardly peering the steak. They tasted starchy oriented that our styles In merely furthered my self doubt . review? Not particularly. So through the windows and like unripe potato. Plantains clothing and music taste do and served to support my is it just practice-for some lingering in front of the door, are in the banana family and tend to influence the rest of point of supreme pessimism. bigger arena in the real world? we decided to go for it. After are firmer, and lower in sugar American culture. What's the point of writing If that's true, when does then the desert banana. . If all, being daring is one of the The response also suggested the review? It feels like a futile realness set in? When do I start I had known better I would qualities a good food critic that the Billboard Top 20 exercise in self-assertion affecting people? It was my should possess, right? have chosen another side dish is an indicator of what the because, unfortunately, hope that my 'original culture We were the only customers instead. majority of us are listening to, Morrissey is hip as hell, which piece would affect someone, in this traditional Caribbean The next course was the which I find to be quite a naive has the connotation of saying and clearly it did, so perhaps Chicharron de Polio (crispy restaurant .. 1tried to tell myself world view in this day and "my music is better than your meaning has sprung from my I fried chicken). This was that this was due to our economy age:We live in an era of illegal music." That is the reputation very meaninglessness. Let's and not a foreshadowing of another favorite. For this meal downloading and pre-release that hipness carries with it. hope it was for something ~. we chose yellow rice with beans the food. Getting sick was leaks-when was the last time What troubles me is the notion good. definitely not on my agenda. as the side. The chicken was you went to a record shop? Do The restaurant was surprisingly crispy and salty on the outside, big. with two rooms; a large bar yet soft and moist on the inside. in one and dining tables in-the At first I tried the rice by itself other. We chose to sit in one and it tasted bland. But we Hair: The American Tribal of the booths near a window soon realized that the bean overlooking the marina .. The "soup" was there to coat the moon shone on the water and rice. This changed everything Love-Rock Musical at Tansill that quickly changed my cynical and became our favorite side mood into a hopeful.one. The dish of the night. color scheme was a deep red Lastlywe tried the Camarones and gold; red tablecloths with Enchillados (shrimp in a gold designs and gold table spicy latin sauce). The baby cloths with red designs. The shrimp where enveloped in curtains also matched. Once an orange hot pepper sauce the. owner turned off the soccer and sprinkled with cilantro game and cranked up the Latin leaves to add an extra note of music the whole ambiance flavoring. As the side order, changed. If I hadn't known we had sweet plantains. They any better I would have sworn were overcooked which made there was a live band in the them chewy instead of slightly next room. I began dancing in crisp on the outside and giving my seat. We were temporarily on the inside. transported to the Caribbean We finished eating and with bachata, salsa, cumbia and caught our breaths. While we samba. I recognized a couple sipped on our Coronas, the of artists, such as [uanes and friendly waitress brought >IS Aventura, reminding me of the the check. The result? A feast hot summer nights I spent in for an extremely modest price. the Dominican Republic. If it Like most Latino restaurants, had not been a Sunday night Tipico has a cash only policy, but we probably would have stayed luckily for us, they had an ATM there for a couple more hours by the door. We had eaten and dancing with pina coladas in drank to our hearts content, and 'hand! for about an hour-and-a-half The friendly service, deep Sophia and I seemed to have red table cloths, and sensual forgotten where we were. That music turned this gave this daydream unfortunately ended place) place (into) a warm when the cold wind stung my and pleasant atmosphere. cheeks and I realized that I The menu was lengthy with was back in Connecticut; and an assortment of dishes. it was the middle of February. Tipico offered many different On the ride back I could not appetizers from quesadillas help but think that Tipico's to Cuban sandwiches. The bare exterior could be done main courses included a wide on purpose; maybe to keep it a selection of meats and seafood, hidden treasure? In any case, a few simple yet appetizing this restaurant will not be kept salads, soups, and a full bar a secret for long. especially not at our disposal. The main to the true foodies out there. courses came with a side dish of your choice and the prices were unbeatable I After having scanned the menu a couple of TIPICO times, the waitress arrived at 130 Pequot Ave our table, pad in hand, wearing a New London, CT 06320 wide smile and recommended a (860) 444-2557 couple ofDominican specialties, in a thick Spanish accent. As an appetizer we shared the Quesadilla de Polio (chicken quesadillas). The chicken was moist and appeared to Emily Greenberg THE COLLEGE VOICE SPORTS March 4, 2009 11

Player of the Week: Alex Samma Men's Hockey Looks

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 you step, and you jump. It rumor. Is it true that if you go sounds simple but it's not. back to your country you could To Reach Semi-Finals VOICE: At the NE Division III VOICE: Since you excel at the be part of their Olympic team championship by how much short sprints, why don't you for the triple jump? did you PR (personal retord) try the longer sprint races? for First Time in in the triple jump? SAMMA: What? No, I'm not SAMMA: Because I don't have there yet! If [ ever get there. SAMMA: Ten inches. the lungs for it. VOICE: Would you want to get VOICE: By how much did you Program History VOICE: What's your favorite there? break the meet record? sprint race? SAMMA: That's kind of too SAMMA: Same thing. SAMMA: [think the 4xlOO big right now. I just want to do VOICE: What did you place in [relay]. well at Nationals. Top eight, this event at NE Division III VOICE: Do you get nervous that's my goal. [To be] All last year? before track meets? American. SAMMA: Third last year: SAMMA: I used to get [ner- VOICE: Do you have any plans VOICE: Is this the highlight of vous] but now I kind of relax. yet for after graduation? [I your track career thus far? Because Ned [the head track know you still have another SAMMA: Yeah, it was a fun and field coach] gets mad at year to go). competition. me when I'm too serious. He is SAMMA: Nope, [ don't know .: VOICE: How long have for been always like 'smile Alex, smile: Hopefully get into some grad a member of the track team? VOICE: What do you do to school, get a job. SAMMA: Since freshman year. prepare for track meets? VOICE: Anything else you VOICE: What made you join SAMMA: Last year and fresh-. want to add? track? man year [ used to try and SAMMA: Yeah! People should SAMMA: Mickey Lenzi, he was start focusing the day of my -corne to our meets! We have my roommate. race and the day before. But three [home] meets in the VOICE: You are also an excel- now if.! know I put in the work spring! People say all the time lent sprinter and high jumper. in practice, I'm not worried. Connecticut College sucks and But is triple jump your favorite VOICE: Do you play any other we have no [good athletes], but event? sports? the swimmers are doing really SAMMA: Yeah definitely. When SAMMA: Soccer, but not this well and we have some really my shins are not hurting, yes. fall. talented basketball players. VOICE: So does injury ever af- VOICE: Why not? And good track athletes. fect your track performances? SAMMA: It was too much, VOICE: Like you. SAMMA: [Yes], my shins. Actu- too many classes to take for SAMMA: So people should ally lI)Yshins are hurting me chemistry. Come support us! [Final right now. ' VOICE: What country are you thought] And please take care VOICE: Triple jump is known from? of the Lazrus rats! for being a complicated event. SAMMA: West Africa, Ouaga- Can you explain how it is done? dougou, Burkina Faso. SAMMA: You run up, you, hop, VOICE: Now [ heard this Future Looks Good CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 a key factor in the Camels' success this season. After his previously held by the Lord performance in the games for Men's and Jeffs over the Camels, accord- against Tufts, Bowdoin and ing to the Athletic Department. Colby, Moore was rightly In their 6-3 win over Trinity, named NESCACplayer of the the Camels set the tone for week.Moore was also recently the rest of the season with six chosen as a semi-finalist for Wotnen's Swimming different players scoring goals. the Joe Concannon Award, The unquestionable talent of which is awarded to "New every .indivtdual player made England's Best American-born this year's team a solid force in Division II-III hockey player." -and Diving the NESCAC. The winner will be awarded The Camels seemed to be in April at the New England unstoppable going into winter Hockey Writers Dinner, and if break with a six-game un- Moore is honored, he will be beaten streak. When the team the first Camel in history to returned from the holidays receive the award. however, the chemistry on the After a tough loss against ice seemed to falter. Starting Amherst, the Camels fought with their first game back back to maintain their fifth against Manhattanville, the place ranking by winning Camels began a 0-3 losing their last two NESCACgames streak against non-conference against Wesleyan and Trinity. teams. Yet, with a tie against The Camels will face Trin- Castleton State on January 16 ity again in the first round of and a win against Skidmore playoffs this Saturday in Hart- College on the 17, the Camels ford, Conn, The Camels have appeared to regain their confi- defeated the Bantams both at dence just in time for a string home and at Trinity and hope of NESCACgames. to do so again to become the Coming back home to the first ConnecticutCollege men's energy at Dayton Arena must hockey team to advance to the have felt good after being un- semifinals in years. successful on the road for five Behind standout perfor- games. The Camels came out mancesby juniors Brett Moore with two consecutive 3-1 wins and goalkeeper Greg Parker, over both Tufts and Bowdoin. who has saved an impressive In an intense game against 729 shots this season with Seniors that will be sorely missed (From right to left): Brian Ranta, Catherine Lindberg, Colby College on January 24, a .923 save percentage, the " Erica MacDonald and Jamey Smith. . junior Brett Moore continued Camels have truly established to prove he was a decisive themselves within the NESCAC team will step up to fill the Her third-place finish in the force on the Connecticut Col- league. Being a young team, BEN EAGLE void left by the seniors' de- 50-yard breaststroke at the lege team when he potted the the Camels will return all but EDITOR-iN-CHiEF partures. That person may be Championships earned her AlI- game-tying goal extending the six players next season for Despite a disappoihting Kristen Zarba. The junior from NESCAC honors. Camel's winning streak to five what should be another great 'seventh-place finish in the Beverly, Massachusetts.has Murphy was honored as games, year for the Connecticut Col- NESCAC Championships, the excelled in the pool all year, well. In the 200-yard butter- Moore's ability to deliver in lege men's hockey team. future looks optimistic for the specifically in the 200-yard fiy. fly, Murphy earned an All- pressure situations has been Connecticut College women's In a meet against Coast Guard NESCACselection with a time swimming team. Not only are Academy earlier this year, of 2:07.90. She barely missed they losing only two swim- Zarba set the school record for the All-NESCAC pace in the mers, butthe strength of their the event and in the process 100-yard fly later in the day Grant Moryan '10 will be key cializatlon is the breaststroke team this season has been provisionally qualified for the as well. Then, in the 200-yard to any improvement the Blue and he will look to challenge young swimmers who will NCAAChampionship. [fher individual medley, Murphy and White looks to make this Middlebury senior Zach Woods conceivably only get better in leadership skills are anything recorded a preliminary time of year. Moryan was honored as for the title during NESCACs. the off-season. like her movement through the 2:10.7S, a Connecticut College the NESCACco-performer of Troy will look to challenge the Leaving the team will be co- pool, the women's swimming record and enough to meet the the week earlier in the year af- field in the butterfly when he captains Catherine Lindberg team is in for some smooth NCAAProvisional standatd. ter he amassed three individu- races. and Erica MacDonald. Both sailing for the foreseeable While the men's results are al event wins and a relay squad Like the women's team, the specialize in the freestyle, future. not yet known at this time, win in a meet against Wesleyan men will look to replace the while MacDonald excels at . Leading the youth movement they face a juggernaut in Wil- and Colby-Sawyer College. At leadership that will graduate longer distances and Lindberg for the team are freshman liams College, the winner of NESCACs, Moryan will look to with Jamey Smith, John Rode, is primarily a sprinter. ' Erika Fernandes and sopho- seven of the last eight NESCAC defend his 100-yard freestyle and Brian Ranta, The three of Next winter, when the team more Sarah Murphy. Fer- Men's Swimming and Diving title and add a 50-yard free- them bring a work ethic to the enters the pool again, they nandes, who has had a stellar Championships. The Camels style win to his resume. pool that is infectious. And like will' sorely miss the leadershi,p season in the pool swimming have finished in fifth place in Also looking to make a the women's seniors, they will these two have brought to the the breaststroke all season, the last two NESCACChampi- splash for the Camels are be sorely missed. chlorinated water everyday. continued that performance at, onships and they will look to freshman Tim Walsh and Invariably, someone on the the NESCAC Championships. improve upon that this year. junior Pat Troy. Walsh's spe- THE COLLEGE VOICE SPORTS March 4, 2009 I Sports Editor: Ben Eagle ~WIND A look back at winter sports •••••••••••• • • • ••• • • •••••••• • •• • •• • • • • •• • •• • • • • ••• Return to N orrnalcy: Camels finish last for seventh time in eight years

1:: everything returned to nor- by the current freshman class. MIKE FLINT a> mal. This season, Connecticut Freshman guard Jennifer Shi- E STAFF WRITER t College failed to claim a single nall was the best ranked player ~ win against NESCACcompeti- on the court throughout the a> Another women's basketball Cl tion, finding themselves at the season, starting all 24 games season has come to a conclu- o bottom of the league play once and leading the Camels in sion. And, again, the Camel ~ again. scoring (14.4 PPG), assists [2.8 women find themselves in last ~ But this return to normalcy A/G) and steals [3.88 STL/G). place with another off-season doesn't necessarily bode poor- To go along with the prornis- full of questions and frustra- ly for the future. In fact, despite Ing Shinall over the next three tions to look forward to. the last place finish, tides may years, the Camels also have For the seventh time in the be on the verge of turning for her twin sister Jacqueline past eight years, 'Connecticut the Camel women. Shinall'12 and forward/guard College women's basketball Looking ahead to next sea- Kim Horne'12. Jacqueline was team has finished in last place son, the Blue and White will third on the team in scoring in the NESCAC.Between the not be losing a single senior, as [9.2 PPG), and led the team in '00-'01 and '06-'07 seasons, there were no seniors on the free-throw percentage, making the Camel women ruled the roster this past season. As a 83.3% of her 60 attempts from bottom of the standings, finish- result, the only direction they the stripe. Horne proved to ing last every season, sharing it can go is up. With a talented, be a formidable force off the on occasion with another- team. but young team this past bench, using her combination But then, last year, things ') season, it was hard for them to of height and quickness to net 1 seemed to be turning them- attain much success. The team 8.2 PPG and collect 31 steals selves around. The Camels will be older, more mature and on the season. J finished the season with the more refined next season, and And so, despite the return to more NESCAC wins (2) than ready to take on the rest of the the bottom of the NESCAC,it is they had ever had under Head league. unlikely last place finishes will Coach Laura Hungerford. And The future looks even remain the norm over the next although a 2-7 record isn't brighter for the Camels further few seasons. With promising usually regarded as a step in down the road. Although the young players, the Camels are the right direction, it was an Camels got productive play out well equipped for the years improvement over the previ-. of juniors Emily Cummings'Lf ahead. ous six years. and Laura Coderre'lO, on the As often happens, however, court the team was led mostly Player of the Week: AlexSamma

SARAH WEISS event by far - the triple jump. STAFF WRITER He currently holds the top rank and leading jump on the NCAA Junior Captain of the track Division III performance list and field team Alex Samma and will compete in the NCAA became a New England Divi- national championship meet in sion III champion this past upcoming weeks. Saturday, February 21, when After finishing 13th in the he placed first in the triple triple jump at NCAADivision jump eyent with a jump of III last year, Samma hopes to 48'-08.25". This great feat was finish high enough this year to a personal record for Alex, a be named with All-American new school record and the honors. new meet record for the New Before the NCAAcharnpi- England Division III Champion- , onship, what is up next for ship. Samma is the NElCAAA Cham- Samma has been a member pionship meet on February 28, 'of the Connecticut College where he is seeded third for track and field team since his the triple jump. freshman year, and has con- tinually improved in his best SEE PLAYER PAGE 11 Men's Hockey Looks To Reach Semi-Finals for First Time in Program History

SARAH HAUGHEY their first two games against STAFF WRITER Middlebury and Williams. The Camels proved however, that The 9-1 victory over UMass- they would not give up against Boston last Saturday marks their NESCAC competitors as the end of the regular season they battled back and forth for one of the most success- throughout both games. ful teams in the Connecticut Their fighting attitude car- College men's hockey program. ried over into the Douglas W. The Camels head into the play- Roberts Tournament playing offs with a 13-8-3 record, their at home in Dayton Arena in best in years. Not only do they November. Tlie Camels came have a great overall record, but out as Champions, earning they also won seven out often wins against both Amherst games against NESCACteams, and Trinity. The victory against losing only to Middlebury, Wil- Amherst marked the end of liams and Amherst. an eight-game winning streak The Camels started out the season a little shaky, losing SEE MEN'S PAGE 11